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Labour dispute casts pall as young athletes wait for news

School sports seasons ‘on thin ice’ Nick Greenizan Staff Reporter

One high school track-and-field meet has already been cancelled, and a handful more spring sports seasons are hanging in the balance, casualties of the labour dispute between B.C. teachers and the province. Already the Surrey track-and-field championships – set for May 4 – have been axed, with the Fraser Valleys still on the sched-

ule, but tenuously, according to just-retired on thin ice, for sure,” according to athletic Semiahmoo Secondary track coach Mau- director coach Adam Roberts, who volunteers as a rugby coach, reen de St. Croix. All spring sports – which ❝I’m not a political dude. I and a handful of schools also include rugby, soccer just love coaching the kids.❞ throughout the Fraser Valley have already cancelled and golf – are on the verge Adam Roberts seasons, including Sullivan of being cancelled for the Earl Marriott Secondary Heights in Surrey. remainder of the year, as Abbotsford, Roberts said, only has three teachers pull back volunteer services. Earl Marriott Secondary’s rugby season “is teams left in its junior league, “but we’re still

OK (in Surrey).” A final decision on the fate of the seasons won’t be known until an April 16 BC Teachers Federation vote on whether to withdraw all volunteer services, de St. Croix said. And though he didn’t want to wade too far into the debate, Roberts said he hoped school sports would be given the go-ahead. “I’m not a political dude. I just love coach see page 4

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A yellow-bellied marmot eyes up one of many photographers who’ve documented its recent – and relatively unusual – appearance in White Rock.

Alien marmot hogs spotlight in White Rock Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A critter native to the B.C. Interior is capturing the hearts of visitors to White Rock beach. The yellow-bellied marmot has been spotted near the East Beach boat launch several times in the past week, prompting an influx of emails and photographs to Peace Arch News. “It is a quite rare species in this area,” notes Noah Snell, a nature photographer who captured dozens of images of the marmot. Chris Rickwood spotted the visitor Friday. “Marmots are normally mountain animals,” Rickwood writes in an email. “Maybe this one hitched a ride on a freight

train as it travelled through the Rockies and got off when the train slowed down through White Rock.” While some suggested the mammal may be one of the at-risk Vancouver Island marmots, officials with the Marmot Recovery Foundation assured that is not the case. Foundation executive director Viki Jackson speculated the visitor – one of four marmot species found in Canada – inadvertently caught a ride to the coast in someone’s boat trailer. Regardless of how the marmot got there, White Rock resident Gloria Sales said she is concerned for its survival. Sales believes it is the same marmot she spotted last fall, noting the “dear little guy” has lost weight.

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“I can’t believe he survived the whole winter,” she told PAN Monday. “You can tell he’s got some fattening up to do.” Sales said she contacted Critter Care Wildlife Society about the marmot last fall, and plans to do so again, in an effort to ensure it doesn’t fall victim to resident eagles or other harm. But the society’s Melissa Allen said as long as the marmot appears healthy, the best thing people can do is simply let it be. “There’s no real way to catch a fully functioning, healthy wild animal,” Allen said. Sales said despite concern for its welfare, the critter’s appearance is a welcome one. “We get so much doom and gloom, it’s kind of nice to see something cute for a change.”

A White Rock man charged 18 months ago in connection with the discovery of child pornography on a home computer has pleaded guilty to accessing the illegal content. Garth Steeves entered the plea in Surrey Provincial Court March 2, court officials confirmed last week. He had been scheduled to go to trial this month on a total of three charges. According to online court records, no plea was entered on the two other counts – of making or publishing child pornography and importing or distributing child pornography – however, they are to be considered in pre-sentencing, set for May 14. Psychiatric/psychological reports are to also be considered at that time. Charges against Steeves were announced in October 2010, 5½ months after child pornography was found on one of two computers that were seized during a search of a White Rock home. The April 28 search by members of the RCMP’s Integrated Child Exploitation (ICE) and Technological Crime units was part of a year-long investigation that was conducted in conjunction with ICE and Toronto police. - Tracy Holmes

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Peace Arch News is a finalist for two general-excellence awards – best in B.C. and best in Canada – and its staff have received international honours. Following announcements that PAN has been judged in the top three overall newspapers for its circulation categories by both the B.C. Yukon Community Newspapers Association (BCYCNA) and Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA), the Local Media Association (LMA) has awarded several individual awards. LMA, a non-profit professional trade association (formerly known as the Suburban Newspaper Association), represents more than 2,000 suburban and community newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. LMA judges – from the journalism program at Medill School at Northwestern University in Illinois – awarded former Peace Arch News reporter Hannah Sutherland a first-place award for best continuing coverage of a news story in a large-circulation community newspaper, for a series of articles about local residents’ reactions to the 2011 earthquake that ravaged northeast Japan.

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Highway 1 motorists who don’t want to pay the tolls that will be slapped on the new Port Mann Bridge this December will instead be directed to the Pattullo Bridge, and provincial officials say the South Fraser Perimeter Road will offer a speedy connecting route to the free crossing. But some Metro Vancouver mayors question how well traffic will move on the new truck freeway. And they predict gridlock will await those drivers in New Westminster and Burnaby, where transportation ministry officials say Brunette Avenue will act as the

signed free route to the Pattullo. “We’re going to end up with a massive amount of traffic,” predicts Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan. New Westminster’s mayor agrees. “Right now we have no room on the roads,” said Wayne Wright. “If there’s an increase in traffic, all it’s going to do is slow everything down or stop everything.” They spoke after Premier Christy Clark visited Surrey last week to highlight transportation improvements and mark the halfway point on South Fraser Perimeter Road work. The ministry has not yet determined where it will put signs guiding motorists to the free

crossing, but has promised to release details. The northeast third of the $1.26-billion perimeter road is slated to open this winter at the same time as the new Port Mann, carrying westbound traffic as far as the Pattullo. Later, when the SFPR is finished through to Deltaport, officials say, other free alternate routes incorporating the Alex Fraser Bridge could also be signed, but they offered no specifics. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts said the current plan means sending huge numbers of vehicles to a 75-year-old bridge that has been the scene of many fatalities over the years. “This makes no sense to me,” she said. “The traffic diversion is going to congest

that whole area onto the Pattullo Bridge. It’s going to be a traffic mess.” Watts notes TransLink intends to replace the Pattullo by 2018 and will likely add tolls. “Then, when the Pattullo is constructed with tolls, what’s the plan?” she asked. “Or I guess nobody is going to worry about it until the day it happens. But as mayor of the City of Surrey, I need to be worrying about it now.” Transportation Investment Corp. CEO Mike Proudfoot said modeling shows Port Mann tolls will not cause significant net diversion of traffic to untolled bridges, because drivers now using those routes will switch to Highway 1 and pay tolls to save time.

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City ends year with a surplus Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

White Rock is looking at a yearend surplus of $621,551 for 2011. Chief financial officer Sandra Kurylo shared the anticipated figure with members of the city’s finance and audit committee earlier this month. She recommended $152,900 of the monies be used to top up the city’s accumulated surplus fund, to bring the account balance up to 10 per cent of the city’s general fund operating budget. Of the remaining $468,651, Kurylo recommended allocating $143,000 for potential RCMP retroactive pay; Sandra Kurylo $56,400 for chief financial officer completion of a tree inventory; $15,800 for a health and safety advisor; $10,000 for assistance developing a solid-waste utility; $8,500 to the 25th anniversary Rick Hansen Relay; $6,000 for the South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce; $5,000 for White Rock Tourism; and $3,200 towards implementation of the city’s new records management system. She suggested the balance, $220,751, be put into the city’s undesignated capital reserve; funds council can choose to allocate to capital projects. Kurylo confirmed funds suggested for the chamber and Tourism White Rock are on top of the $55,000 and $15,000, respectively, already committed to the organizations in the city’s draft budget. In response to Coun. Al Campbell – who asked if any of the funds could go towards 2011 projects that have been put on hold – Kurylo said council will hear recommendations to that effect at its next meeting, April 16.

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Dr. Arno Smit says it’s outrageous that people are waiting two years and longer for procedures that should be done within six months.

Fraser Health missed out on financial rewards

Surgeon laments funds lost to delays Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A White Rock orthopedic surgeon is hoping public awareness can help break a “stalemate” on efforts aimed at tackling wait lists. Dr. Arno Smit put out the call in frustration over news in February that the Fraser Health Authority had missed out on $2.6 million in incentive funding after failing to meet provincially mandated wait times for knee and cataract surgery in 2010-’11. “They could probably have done… about 2,000 procedures for that money,” Smit said. “That money’s gone.” The payments – made through the health ministry’s patient-focused funding branch – reward health authorities that meet targets to keep waits down and punishes them if they don’t, instead using the money to reduce the deficit. The rules require that no more than 10 per cent of patients wait longer than 26 weeks for knee and hip surgery, and no more than 16 weeks for cataract surgery, in order for each authority to qualify for activity-based funding in each of those categories. Because 19 per cent of patients waited longer than 26 weeks for a knee replacement in the Fraser Health region in the 2010 fiscal year, the authority lost nearly $1.8 million. It was docked another $834,000 because 39 per cent of cataract

patients waited longer than 16 weeks. In announcing the patient-focused funding model in 2010, then-health services minister Kevin Falcon said pilot projects demonstrated it resulted in better management of resources and dollars by hospitals and health authorities, and more timely care for patients. While the situation has since improved for hip and knee replacement waits, Smith noted, many orthopedic procedures have fallen behind and could have benefited from the lost funding. Flanked by stacks of files representing patients of his who have been waiting more than a year for non-cosmetic, medically necessary surgery “with no surgery date in sight,” Smit said Fraser Health has the capacity to do better, but suffers from an increasing focus on administration, and has trouble making decisions. Smit said discussions began four months ago on giving a team of Peace Arch Hospital staff use of under-utilized space at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre to help tackle the work load, but “there has been no progress to date.” But Fraser Health spokesperson Angela Wilson said late last month that officials with the surgical program have no record of a request from Smit for operating-room time. “ORs at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre are fully allotted and because the

outpatient centre is in its first year of operation, the priority is to accommodate the transfer of procedures from Surrey Memorial Hospital,” Wilson said. “We welcome physicians from across the region to apply for privileges at the outpatient centre, but the surgery program does not have a record of a request from Dr. Smit.” Smit disputes this. “I respectfully submit that you were given the runaround on the Pattison pavilion,” Smit said. Smit said he and fellow physicians – Peter Skepasts and Bob Friesen – were told by director of surgical services Linda Lemke that no space could be made available for PAH, even if the hospital provided the necessary staff. “Quoted reasons reflect institutional intransigence,” Smit said, noting nursing staff have told him that on any given day, 50 per cent or less of the outpatient centre’s ORs are used. A review of Smit’s patient files shows 64 have been waiting at least two years for procedures to alleviate painful shoulders, feet and knees. Of those, three have been on the list for more than three years. Smit has another 90 patients who have been waiting more than a year for surgery. “I have a whole bunch of people waiting two years… some waiting over three years,” he said. “I think that’s outrageous. It can’t get any worse than that.”

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Fatal crash in North Surrey A 21-year-old Langley woman is dead after a head-on collision with a truck in North Surrey on Friday afternoon. At about 3 p.m., emergency crews were called to 104 Avenue and 156 Street, where a woman in a Volkswagen beetle and a semi truck collided. The woman was taken to hospi-

tal where she died. The driver of the truck was uninjured. After hitting the car, the semi slammed through a bus shelter and crashed into Fraser Heights Animal Hospital. No one was hurt at the bus stop or the vet’s office and no animals were harmed. Surrey RCMP have not said if the wet weather, speed or alcohol

were factors in the crash. Meanwhile, Surrey RCMP is investigating an accident where a pedestrian was injured outside T-Barz strip club in the 10400block of Whalley Boulevard. A woman suffered serious head injuries after she was hit by a male driver at about 2 a.m. Saturday. Both investigations continue.

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the coaching reins to someone within the school. In the absence of school-sanctioned meets, de St. Croix said a handful of “all comers” meets will be held instead. The first took place Thursday at South Surrey Athletic Park. She was unsure how participants would be chosen for the provincial championships – if the labour dispute is settled in time – considering the two qualifying meets will likely have been cancelled. “Yeah, I don’t really know how that will work. It’s just a mess.” Fraser Valley championships are still slated for May 15 and 17 in Langley, but rather than the usual junior (Grade 9-10), senior (Grade 11-12) and Grade 8 divisions, the event will be split into two categories, with Grades 8-9 in one and Grades 10-12 in another. The Grade 8-9 meet will act as a B.C. Summer Games trial for the Fraser Valley zone.

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he Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology wants children to move more and sit less, essentially, so they won’t become fat. The group wants them to grow up healthy, and this past week released what it says are the first guidelines for the ‘early years’. Not surprisingly, they call for less screen time – TV, laptops, iPods and smartphones. No doubt kids today spend a lot of time staring at such screens – watching videos, playing games, browsing the Internet and texting. But many are also active – walking to and from school, playing sports, taking part in track and field, martial arts or dance. They ride bikes, run and skateboard. Still, many are overweight. The main reason isn’t so much screen time as what they put into their bodies: sugar and fat. And it’s not just the obvious culprits like pizza and pop, hamburgers, chips or cookies. So-called sport drinks can contain as much sugar as a Slushee. Specialty coffees and hot chocolate are loaded with calories. We consume such products despite healthyeating programs promoted by our government, and despite the fact that we know better. We do so out of convenience and because many items that aren’t healthy taste good. With people living such busy lives – juggling jobs, families and other commitments – it’s much easier to pop some ready-made, preservative-laden dinner from the freezer into the microwave than it is to prepare something healthier. Kids, too, often prefer frozen pizzas to fresh veggies. But because people’s lives aren’t getting any less busy, somewhere there must exist a happy medium between healthy and not-so-much. So, when it comes to junk food, have a little, not a lot – and not often. Buy more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Grow lettuce and berries in pots on your deck. That way, when you do take the odd detour through a fast food drive-thru on the way to soccer practice, it’s not nearly as damaging. Turn off the TV, the video game console, take away the iPods and cellphones. Cook and eat together, as a family, even if only once or twice a week. It’s a good habit to get into. People are busy, but they can also be lazy. Start by setting a good example for your kids, and hopefully they’ll develop the healthy habits the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology so desires. All it takes is will. Consider it a gift – their health.

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he information age might have fisheries, and for being the first Reform sped up B.C. voters’ mood swings, MP to reverse himself and take the MP but the basic dynamic hasn’t pension. That pension pays him about changed since the days of Social Credit. $100,000 a year as he tries to build a When familiarity breeds second political career in B.C. contempt, people vote to reject Another legacy of Cummins’ Tom Fletcher the familiar and see what federal record is his support for happens. Or as one radio talkthe harmonized sales tax. As he show caller summed up his hastens to clarify, he supported decision to climb on board the Conservative legislation to B.C. Conservative bandwagon, enter into HST deals with any he knows two things about province, which Ontario and leader John Cummins: “He’s not B.C. subsequently did. Adrian Dix and he’s not Christy Cummins said B.C. could have Clark.” brought in the HST at a lower It’s been more than 21 years rate to reflect its broader reach, since Gordon Wilson reshaped as Atlantic provinces did. But B.C. politics and launched the they tried to make it a “tax grab” modern-day BC Liberal party and now they’ve “poisoned the with a single quip in a leaders’ well” for many years. debate between a bickering Rita Johnston “We’re going to have to pay the price I and Mike Harcourt. Cummins has about guess, in the sense that where it has been a year to show he’s earned his rising poll introduced, it has been shown to have numbers, and to refute the conventional grown business,” Cummins said. “Think wisdom that he’s the best friend the NDP tanks on both the left and the right have has had since Wilson put them in power come to that conclusion.” To me, this beats the NDP’s crude and later joined them. coffee-shop populism that ignores HST So let’s get to know Cummins a bit benefits for small business and the poor. better. Speaking of crude, Cummins further He’s 70 and has an 18-year record as a distinguishes himself from the BC Reform-Alliance-Conservative MP. His Liberals by endorsing the proposed Ottawa days are mainly remembered Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Kitimat. for battling treaties and aboriginal-only

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So far this week you’ve said… yes 55% no 45% 100 responding He applauds the federal government for moving to place limits on submissions to federal environment hearings, citing the thousands of Internet signups that have clogged the Northern Gateway hearings. His record on aboriginal issues suggests he has little sympathy for territorial objections from First Nations, those with treaties or those without. The April 19 byelections in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope offer a chance for the BC Conservatives to present policy alternatives. So far they’re against gas taxes, especially the carbon tax, against a second Metro Vancouver garbage incinerator, and in favour of fixing the “catch and release” justice system. These are the slogans that stand in for actual policies. Cummins will be going door to door in the byelections, especially in ChilliwackHope, where he believes his upstart party has a real shot at winning. He offers a telling anecdote about the last time he was door-knocking in Port Moody, the premier’s former hometown. The BC Liberals have suggested the BC Conservatives chose Christine Clarke as their candidate to capitalize on the premier’s name recognition. That wasn’t what Cummins and his previously unknown candidate found when they first started campaigning. “She’d say hi, my name is Christine Clarke, and the doors would close rather quickly,” Cummins said. Now she identifies herself as the BC Conservative candidate, then gives her name. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca The Peace Arch News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R-2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org

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Editor: Re: Federal budget thinks long term, April 3 editorial. Your editorial in Tuesday’s edition loudly toots the horn for the recent federal budget’s increase in the age to qualify for OAS, improvements to government employee pensions and cutting expenditures for deficit reduction, while commenting that it will be those who still remain working who will carry the brunt for future pension contributions, but it will be good in the long term. At the same time, you run a Page 11 story about a federally funded employment program which was designed to help get young people job experience and into the workforce, and has been cut as part of those same federal government cutbacks to reduce the deficit (Coffee mates lament loss of program). Aren’t these the same folks, if employed, whom the future contributions to government pensions will come from? Good for the long term? Which horn are you tooting? John Haviland, Surrey

Editor: Upon attending the Snow White fairy tale, Mirror Mirror, at our local movie theater, we were bombarded with the propagandist petroleum ad hailing the Alberta tar sands project as some valiant effort by Canadians to create business. In the Snow White movie, the land is in the narcissistic grip of an evil beast known as the Queen. In a short leading up to the movie, oil companies would have us believe the one small visual of a small oil refinery in a greenbelt is a blatant lie, for in reality, the Alberta tar sands project resembles a Mars terrain and occupies a space the size of England. Use of environmentally devastating crude technology to extract the beast are grossly underplayed and misleading to a fuel-buying public, who most likely drove to the theater in a vehicle. What a slap in the face! Who paid for this brainwashing propaganda? You did. We all did. We are livid and, like Snow White, feeling betrayed. “Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? Not Canada!” I used to think Canada was the best natural environment in the world. Man, was I ever wrong. On behalf of the people of Canada who have been given no voice, I apologize for the devastation caused to this planet by a number of greedy corporations and a gutless Conservative government. If you have money invested in oil, if you fill your vehicle with gas and idle in rush hour, you are part of the problem. You are enabling the death of your own planet. Luke Charchuk, Surrey

Editor: Re: Dog days of White Rock, March 22 letters. Thank you, letter-writer Reesa Steele, for trying to make White Rock more friendly for dogs. As for the accompanying letter, writer Cheryl Berti obviously thinks that for the irresponsibility of a few dog owners, all must be punished. Yes, we all lost the area at East Beach, because of the ignorance of a few dog people. I can tell you for a fact that most of the people that left behind their dogs’ “gifts” were in fact visitors to the area. I was part of a group of up to 30 dog owners who used this area on a daily basis. We all looked out for one another, and if one of us missed our dog doing their business, there was always someone who saw, and to let us know there was a pickup in order. I also know there were some of us who were verbally abused by nonresident dog owners who decided to use the park as their dogs’ dumping ground, and walk away. There will never be 100 per cent compliance of dog owners picking up after their pets, nor will there be 100 per cent compliance from people who should be using the garbage cans and don’t. Such logic says that we should ban all people from the promenade as well. Good thing we have bylaw officers. I see nothing wrong with pet owners using the promenade – although I wouldn’t – provided they are behaved and picked up after. In a lot of ways, dogs leave a lot less mess behind than humans, or seagulls and geese. Sharon Hollas, White Rock

Contamination delays ponds An open letter to Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts. The City of Surrey prides itself on being ‘The City of Parks,’ and I, for one, enjoy my walk most mornings around the two ponds in Southmere Village Park in South Surrey. However, these two ponds were drained Feb. 15, and the work was to last approximately five weeks, which brings us to March 21. On March 22, I emailed the parks department and within a few hours received a telephone response telling me that they had found “soil contamination” and, therefore, they had to deal with this challenge. Unfortunately, there are some who use these ponds as dumping grounds, and a pile of unwanted bicycles, tires, strollers and other junk has been collected and stored on-site within the north-east fence. I wonder what else has been dumped into these unique ponds that support an abundance of wildlife? On my April 4 walk, I checked out the progress on the project, and am sad to report the progress is nill – no change over the two weeks. My concern also is for the ducklings and goslings that should be arriving any day now. I hope the city has made arrangements to give them a new home. I invite Mayor Watts to take a walk through Southmere Village Park and perhaps get some action going so that the heavy equipment, gravel and sand, cinder blocks, orange fencing and empty ponds will once again be turned into a local refuge for wildlife and allow us to once again use the pathways and enjoy this beauty spot. Douglas Brown, Surrey

Q Perhaps the next time letter-writer Reesa Steele decides to take the long drive for a visit, she should – as a responsible dog owner – find out what the bylaws are, as most people know not all beaches allow dogs. I would also hardly compare White Rock beach to that of Stanley Park, Spanish Banks or Kits, where there are miles of grass area to walk fido, unlike White Rock beach which it is very limited and hence used for other purposes. Steele also indicates that the ‘no dog’ signs posted were obscure. Last time I checked, they were posted at every entrance to the beach and even on the boardwalk itself. Cheryl Berti, White Rock

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Anonymous angel Editor: It is not everyday that faith in humanity is confirmed, but on Wednesday, March 28, it was. I withdrew some money from the ATM from our local credit union. I counted the money but did not immediately put them in my pocket. Little did I know I had dropped two of the $20 bills by the door. Only after I did some shopping and returned home did I realize I was short $40. I didn’t think I’d see the money again. It was gone. On the off-chance, though, I called the credit union – you never know. Believe it or not, an anonymous angel in Ocean Park had turned in the $40 to one of the great credit union staff! It is not every day we read or hear of all the good deeds. These stories need to be told. J. Le Riche, Surrey

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Letter-writer D. Field questions how BNSF Railway came to own access to the waterfront in the City of White Rock.

Losing track of our rail history Editor: Would somebody please explain to me how the hell BNSF Railway was bestowed the honour of owning all the waterfront at White Rock? Was it a succession of buyouts – like BC Rail – from one party to the next? This is, in any event, an unusual situation.

How did it come about? When did it all happen? Who were the parties involved, etc.? Please enlighten me/us. D. Field, Surrey Editor’s note: Last year, Peace Arch News completed a seven-part series on its history. Find this letter at www. peacearchnews.com/opinion/letters and click on the link.

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news White Rock considers sending letter in support of Blaine station

Train resolution on track White Rock will consider penning its support for saving a century-old train station in Blaine, Wash. Coun. Grant Meyer gave notice last week of his intent to ask council to send a letter to BNSF Railway outlining support for the City of Blaine’s efforts to revive the station as a stop on the Vancouver-to-Seattle Amtrak service. BNSF Railway, owner of the border town’s dilapidated station, has applied for permission to demolish the old wooden building – located just south of the Peace Arch – but the City of Blaine has delayed a final decision on the tear-down to allow time for a review of its historical significance.

White Rock picks PAN The City of White Rock will keep its advertising in Peace Arch News. Council voted in favour of the move last week, after a recommendation from the governance and legislation committee to award the business to the Surrey Now received no support. “What does council wish?” Mayor Wayne Baldwin asked, after the original recommendation was met with silence. A motion by Coun. Larry Robinson to award the business to PAN passed, with Couns. Helen Fathers and Louise Hutchinson opposed. While no discussion occurred at the time, both Fathers and Hutchinson voiced opposition to continuing with PAN during a Feb. 6 governance and legislation committee meeting. At that time, a report presented by communications co-ordinator Jamie Leggatt recommended continuing with PAN, based on analysis of each paper’s community involvement, sponsorship opportunities, distribution and cost. “There is little point in placing ads in a paper not read by the city’s target market,” Leggatt wrote in her report. “The current newspaper of choice for White Rock residents and businesses appears to be the Peace Arch News.” - Tracy Holmes

Meyer was among Surrey and White Rock politicians to cross the border March 26 to back the campaign. In presenting his notice of motion April 2, Meyer said he believes the proposed stop “could be the station that we tried to get in White Rock.” White Rock officials announced last June that efforts to have the Amtrak passenger train make scheduled stops along the waterfront had been abandoned for “the foreseeable future.” Meyer said Monday a Blaine stop “could be the answer to serve the whole region, the whole South Fraser.” Council is expected to debate the motion April 16.

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news Unfinished residences moving closer to completion

Work resumes after two years Dan Ferguson Staff Reporter

Work has resumed on a new South Surrey home that was declared a nuisance by the city in January. As long as city inspectors see progress being made on the uncompleted Elgin-area house, owner Rajinder Kaur Sandhu will avoid a forcible cleanup by the city at her expense. That’s according to Rick Bamford, Surrey’s manager of operations for bylaws and licensing. “It’s like any other construction site (now),” Bamford told Peace Arch News Wednesday. Sandhu could not be reached for comment. After the house sat unfinished for more than two years, the city sent Sandhu a letter giving her 30 days to fix a gaping hole in the backyard where a partially-finished concrete swimming pool sat gathering water. Sandhu was also ordered to: remove “all rubbish and debris,” trim the trees and bushes “so as to return the property to a neat and tidy condition,” install “properly engineered retaining structures” around the excavated slope of the property and “fully enclose and secure the partially constructed building on the property.” A report by the city solicitor described how building permits were issued for the house,

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A tradesman works on the exterior of a South Surrey home last week. a retaining wall and a swimming pool in November 2008. But as of May 2010, the house remained unfinished and so did the swimming pool. After neighbours complained, city staff contacted the owner by phone, who explained that she was unable to continue with construction because of her “financial situation.” She promised to clean up the site, the report stated. When the work remained undone a month later, staff called again and were told that “personal issues” were preventing the cleanup from proceeding. What followed, according to the report, were months of more

complaints by neighbours, more demands by the city and occasional efforts by workmen that failed to meet the city requirement of an extensive cleanup. A visit to the site April 3 by the Peace Arch News revealed the exterior stonework is virtually complete. A previous visit on Jan. 23 found only a white-plastic moisture barrier that a neighbor said had been recently applied over unprotected and apparently weather-damaged exterior particle board. It is the only unfinished house in the 14400-block of 32B Avenue, which features newer, larger homes.

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The Rosses reflect on their fight to stay in Canada more than 10 years later

Family passes the true test of citizenship Alex Browne Staff Reporter

The Ross family is thriving in South Surrey – which shouldn’t be unexpected for anyone who’s known them in the 16 years they’ve lived on the Peninsula. Son Jason – who was born with Down syndrome – works at Semiahmoo House, has a girlfriend, Katie, and charms everyone he meets with his irrepressible sense of humour, while maintaining a busy social network. Son Lee is a talented singer, guitarist and composer who has attracted interest of producers but is hard at work promoting his musical career independently through recording and online videos – and also has a girlfriend, Rayna. Mom Charlene is involved both in the family businesses and in her own social network, which contributes to many worthy causes and charities in the community. And dad Glenn is using his internationally-recognized expertise in setting up distribution systems for large retail corporations to build a new business venture, Cultura E Sapori, which will soon import high-end Italian and European food products – including everything from olive oil and pasta to chocolate – to Canadian and North American markets. The tireless entrepreneur, who has a proud record of creating jobs and benefiting community programs, said he is streamlining supply procedures to ensure quality and consumer savings, but also plans to employ specialneeds people, like Jason, as an integral part of the packaging and distribution process. In many ways, they’re a model Canadian family – which makes it all the more difficult to believe that just over a decade ago they were on the verge of leaving Canada forever. In July 2001, the family, who first came to the country from their native South Africa in 1996, were the centre of a media storm when it was learned their application for landed immigrant status had been denied by Immigration Canada. The reason? The Down syndrome of Jason, then 14, was cited as raising concerns that – in the words of a vice-consul’s letter – he could “be expected to cause excessive demands on health or social services in Canada.” The bureaucratic response, based on a narrow set of criteria, was patently ridiculous, given Glenn’s already impressive business background in Canada and demonstrable ability to provide for his family. It was also outrageous to many who knew the Ross family – including Rick O’Connor, chief operating officer for Peace Arch

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The Ross family – mom Charlene, dad Glenn, and sons Jason and Lee – gather at their South Surrey home for a replay of a photo (right) that accompanied a Peace Arch News article in 2001. News’ parent company, Black Press. Glenn credits O’Connor and stories about the family’s plight in Peace Arch News with “triggering an avalanche” of media coverage and public support from as far afield as Sweden and Holland. “All hell broke out,” recalled Glenn with a grin. “We had three television crews coming over the wall at the same time.” Letters of protest poured in to then-immigration minister Elinor Caplan, while MP Val Meredith and MLA Gordon Hogg both got involved in pleading on behalf of the family, and the provincial government also brought its influence to bear on Ottawa, with premier Gordon Campbell going on record as saying the Ross family would not leave B.C. Glenn laughingly said he later heard that even prime minister

Jean Chretien, while on a flight to Moscow to pitch for a Canadian Olympic bid, had his ear bent by a Special Olympics supporter who pointed out the country was about to “kick out our Special Olympian from Vancouver.” (Jason was then rated among the top five per cent of bowlers in his category in the country). Glenn said that although he had been offered lucrative jobs in both the U.S. and Britain – and even though their legal fees

mounted to some $70,000 – he when we arrived at the border, the was determined the family should customs officer said, ‘Ah, the Ross stay in Canada, where there was family.’ ample evidence of a society and “He said, ‘I want to thank you an educational system much more – you stood up for us (on the supportive of Jason than South radio). Step inside and we’ll make Africa had ever been. this as painless as we can.’ And 45 Glenn said he minutes later, we were ❝The best thing remembers appearing in.” on an open-line radio The family, who have that could have program during the happened to Jason since become citizens, controversy, and have no regrets about Ross is coming to staying in Canada, being dismayed Canada.❞ when a caller said, particularly because “I’m ashamed to be a of the difference it has Glenn Ross Canadian.” made for Jason, Glenn “I said ‘why?’” he said. said. “I told people, ‘if I have “There are varying degrees of a beef, it’s with the Canadian Down syndrome, and he’s one of government – I’m not going to the high-functioning ones,” Glenn run Canada down.’” said, noting that Katie, who has Eventually that attitude paid the same condition, has the same dividends when the political, ability to work and socialize. public and media pressure “Jason’s the life of any party softened the government’s stance. and he’s created a social network The family was informed second to none. He’s on Skype, it could re-apply for landedhe’s on speakerphone or immigrant status, but would have cellphone, chatting with seven or to go to the U.S. and physically eight people at the same time. re-enter at the border. “He’s really settled in – the best “We were all tense about it, and thing that could have happened to Charlene was really worried. But Jason Ross is coming to Canada.”

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Countown kicks off for 2012 Cloverdale Rodeo Jennifer Lang Black Press

With a month and a bit left to go, the countdown to the 2012 Cloverdale Rodeo has officially begun. Canada’s largest barbecue competition, a world freestyle skateboarding championship and a visit from B.C.’s muchmissed Dinotown theme park are just some of the new attractions in store, according to publicist Laura Ballance of LBMG. “There’s a lot of preparation underway. We think we’ve got a really strong lineup this year,” Ballance said, speaking after last week’s annual general meeting of the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association. The non-profit organization manages the rodeo and country fair, plus oversees the eight facilities at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds year-round. The 66th annual rodeo and 124th

country fair, set for May 18 to 21, will again feature the traditional favourites – the invitational-format rodeo with Canadian and world champions, plus the long-running country fair, kids zone, agri zone, midway, and outdoor entertainment stage – along with several new events, starting with the first annual Cloverdale Cowboy Cook Off. Langley food maven and barbecue queen Angie Qualle, head cook and pitmaster of her own competition team, will oversee the two-day event and help enforce the rules. “We think it is going to be a lot of fun,” Ballance said. There’s $10,000 in prize money up for grabs, and amateurs will be able to enter, so get cooking. Amateurs and pros will also compete for $10,000 in prize money at another new event, the four-day World Freestyle Skateboard Roundup.

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Finally, spring has arrived N o matter what the Then check out our classes being weather is outside, it’s offered in partnership with the spring inside the South Arthritis Society. Surrey Recreation Centre. Later in the season, on Everything is coming up Thursday, May 31, join the free green and colourful Gardening for Arthritis Terri Focker in preparation for our Management session, spring programs and from noon till 2 p.m. special events. An occupational March was filled with therapist will offer amazing nutrition tips helpful suggestions and handouts at our for protecting your annual Healthy Start joints and knowing Breakfast, March 28. your limits, along with We also hosted our first appropriate gardening Volunteer Resource Fair tools and aids. Contact March 29, in partnership the recreation centre for with Semiahmoo Senior’s more information on Planning Table (Sources), these arthritis programs. which included a ■ If it is your brain that breakfast for existing you are concerned with, community volunteers prior to then mark your calendar for our the fair. It was a great success Brain Health discussion with for existing volunteers and new Avalon Tournier on Wednesday, community volunteers. May 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. If you are interested in Register through our front desk participating with the Senior’s with course number 4294369. Planning Table, please contact Natasha Raey of Sources Community Resource Society at 604542-4357. March also welcomed our first karaoke luncheon with 45 participants and staff singing their hearts out either as individuals or in groups. Planning has already NTER ’S I I started for our next karaoke event. CELEBRATING 20172 CELEBRATING 1974 All of these events E prepared us for the leap RO RE C K /S U R into spring programs, and what an action-packed spring it will be. ■ The fifth annual Steve Silverton/South Surrey Recreation Centre 50+ Badminton Tournament takes place Thursday (April 12). This is a great day of recreation, socialization, and, most of all, friendship. The event includes a social lunch. If you are interested in participating in the tournament, contact Steve Silverton through our front desk at 604592-6970. ■ Do you suffer with arthritis and would like information on selfmanagement, exercise control or osteo fitness?

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Also, a Fall Prevention workshop by Fraser Health will be offered Wednesday, April 11. Join us for a free talk about this very important subject that affects all of us as we age. ■ Our Intergenerational Therapeutic Garden survived the winter and is thriving, awaiting its spring cleanup. This year, we will plant a sunflower garden for both children and the birds to enjoy, along with our edible garden and our first fruit tree. Fundraising plans are underway to raise monies for the extra items needed in the garden. The City of Surrey added two new wheelchair-accessible parking stalls on the lower level for access to the garden. Contact Terri at 604-592-6962. Terri Focker, a community service assistant for the City of Surrey, writes monthly on seniors activities.

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Town hall meetings planned The City of Surrey is hosting a series of town hall meetings to give residents and other stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and provide feedback on issues that matter to them. Starting April 11, one meeting will be held in each of the city’s six town centres. The first meeting is set for Cloverdale, in the seniors lounge of the Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 St.

April 12, residents and community association members are invited to the Newton Seniors Centre, at 13775 70 Ave. The South Surrey-area meeting is set for April 16 at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Rd. Meetings have also been scheduled in Guildford (RCMP District police office, 10395 148 St.), North Surrey (City Centre Library, 10350 University Dr.) and Fleetwood (Surrey Sport

and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy.) and are to take place April 18, April 30 and May 1, respectively. All of the meetings get underway at 7 p.m. For more detail on the upcoming town hall meetings, contact Legislative Services – Office of the City Clerk at 604591-4132. For those planning to attend, RSVP via email at clerks@ surrey.ca

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lifestyles Surrey companies tasked with finding ‘West Coast flavour’ during Vancouver Craft Beer Week

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hey may just have the cure for what ales you. A pair of Surrey brewing companies has been tasked with creating this year’s signature beer to represent B.C. brewers during Vancouver Craft Beer Week (May 18-26), the province’s largest craft beer festival. Recently recognized on the world stage for excellence in brewing, Jack Bensley, head brewer at Russell Brewing Company in Newton, and Gary Lohin, master brewer and part owner of Central City Brewing Company in City Centre, put their heads together to create a unique Pacific Northwest ale. Cascadia Brown Ale began the fermenting process on March 30 at Russell. “I threw out the idea of a brown ale initially because I had brewed one recently that I really liked,” said Bensley. “But this hoppy brown is a totally new recipe.” With ingredients that include two-row malted barley, English crystal malt, Munich malt, dark bristol and chocolate malt, the brewers say Cascadia Brown Ale should showcase a distinctive West Coast flavour. “We all love flavour and that’s

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Jack Bensley (left) of Russell Brewing and Gary Lohin of Central City Brewing have joined forces to make a Cascadia Brown Ale for the 2012 Vancouver Craft Beer Week. what we try to make,” said Lohin. “Our secret is we try to make beer that we want to drink, and what I have found recently is that the Pacific Northwest is driving craft beer (sales) in North America.”

The creation of Cascadia Brown Ale is part of a collaboration between 30 of the finest craft brewers in the province – including Surrey’s Big Ridge Brewing Company – using premium

ingredients supplied by Canada Malting. Bringing all the brewers together also creates a camaraderie that exposes a common love of good beer.

“We want to show there are no secrets and we’re happy working with each other,” said Lohin. “We are really trying to make the (craft beer) pie bigger, and it is getting bigger.” With a dry hop finish to give the beer a wonderful aroma with no bitterness, Lohin believes this year’s brew will be a flavourful marriage between malt and hops. The nutty, medium-bodied brew will be available during Vancouver Craft Beer Week in draught at participating establishments, and in 650-ml bottles at private liquor stores throughout the Lower Mainland. With a full batch of only 7,000 litres, the ale should sell out quickly. Each year, partial proceeds from the sale of the collaboration beer are donated to a different charity. Last year, $1,294 was raised for Japanese tsunami relief from sales of the 2011 Cascadian Dark Ale. This year, proceeds will go to the Farmland Defense League, a B.C.-based volunteer organization dedicated to protecting farmland and promoting organic farming. Vancouver Beer Week tickets go on sale after midnight on April 12. For more information on venues, check www. vancouvercraftbeerweek.com

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Friday

■ Toastmasters contest, Friday April 13, 7 p.m. at Thursday Ocean Park Hall. ■ White Rock Best speakers in Hiking Club hikes South Surrey and on Thursdays from White Rock comApril to September. pete. Refreshments New club memserved. Free admisbers are welcome sion. For more info to join. Contact: datebook@peacearchnews.com call 604-536-0434. wrhikers@gmail. ■ Meat Pie Sale com April 13 is the last ■ First Annual day to order the Legion Ladies Aboriginal Day fundraiser to Auxiliary famous meat pies. $3 support an Aboriginal student each, minimum order of six. Call scholarship at Kwantlen 604-535-3184 to order, or email Polytechnic University, Surrey Lmaudsley@shaw.ca, or pick up campus main courtyard, April 12, forms at branch, 2643 128 Ave. 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday ■ White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Topic: Sustainable ■ Trail Restoration Day Friends

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of the Semiahmoo Heritage Trail April 14 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 34 Ave. and the Trail entrance, west of King George Boulevard. Wear appropriate clothing. Gloves and equipment provided. Parking is available in the adjoining Church parking lot. ■ Dry Grad Fundraiser April 21 for Elgin Park Secondary. Bottle drive and car wash 2 p.m. at 13484 24 Ave. Car wash by donation. ■ South Surrey Garden Club Annual Plant Sale May 12, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 12953 20 Ave.

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■ Southern Gospel Music “SonRise”, April 13. $7 Lunch at noon, performance at 12:45 p.m. 1657 140 St. RSVP: 604-531-2344. ■ Sing-Along April 22, 2 p.m. at Crescent United Church 2756 127 St. Music by The Hazeltones.

Adults $15, Children $5. ■ Pacific Showtime Chorus at White Rock Elks April 22 2 p.m. 1469 George St. Adults $12 Seniors $10. For more information, contact: 604-538-4016 or www.whiterockelks.ca

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Monday ■ White Rock and South Surrey Parkinson Support Group meeting April 16, 1:30 p.m. at Christina Place, 1183 Maple St.

Tuesday ■ Free Chronic Pain Self Management Workshops begin April 17, six sessions ending May 22 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Centre for Active Living in White Rock. Call 604-940-1273. ■ The Female Litigant April 24, 7 p.m. at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28 Ave. For more information, visit www.cfuw-wrsurrey. org or call 604-538-1477.

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that he will create a boys band for their city, the show also features Marika Stanger as Marian, the suspicious librarian wooed by Harold, and Jake Hildebrand as Harold’s blacksmith chum, Marcellus. To reserve tickets, call 604-542-2181.

The Mikado Tickets are available now for the Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s 30th anniversary production, The Mikado, running May 9-19 at a new venue, White Rock’s Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd. One of B.C.’s most recognized tenors, Mark Donnelly – well-known as ‘Mr O Canada’ for his anthem-singing at Canucks games – trades his microphone for a kimono as he plays the title role of the imperious Mikado of Japan to his own son Sean’s performance as “wandering minstrel” Nanki-Poo. A strong cast of popular G&S players includes James Walker as Ko-Ko, the Mikado’s Lord High Executioner; Adam Olgui as the pompous Pooh-Bah; Rebekkah MacEwan as Yum-Yum, Tamara Wilhelm as Pitti-Sing, Samantha Andrews as Peep-Bo and mezzo Jacquollyne Keath as Nanki-Poo’s “slightly bloodthirsty” would-be fiancée, Katisha. Don’t let the Japanese costumes fool you – W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan’s witty 1885 operetta, much like Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, is, at heart, a thinlydisguised satire of Victorian England’s manners and mores. Produced by Kate Bethell (director of the recent White Rock Players Club pantomime Robinson Crusoe), the show’s artistic director is well-known actor/musician Dann Wilhelm, while music direction is by Herbert Tsang and choreography by the ever-creative and reliable Carol Seitz. Evening performances are Wednesday to Sunday at 8 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. matinee May 13. To reserve tickets, call 604-5367535, or visit www.whiterockplayers.ca

Musica Intima Tickets are now available for Musica Intima, the popular Canadian vocal group, which comes to White Rock’s First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m., as part of Peninsula Productions’ outstanding lineup of entertainment events. Hailed as “Canada’s most exciting vocal ensemble,” the 12-voice Musica Intima is known for stunning harmonies and engaging performances, delivered with youthful energy and vibrant musicality. Tickets ($25 in advance, $30 at the door) available from Tapestry Music or tickets.surrey.ca. For more on Peninsula Productions’ schedule of concerts and shows, visit www.peninsulaproductions.org

Starchild Well-known Peninsula singerssongwriters-multi-instrumentalists Fanny Starchild and Vegari Cendar, and their band The Mystiques, will be appearing in a series of live events to promote their new album Liberte (available in both a French language and bilingual CD. The first launch party will be held Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. at Ironworks Studio, 235 Alexander St., Vancouver, featuring Starchild, Cendar and the Mystiques (Victor Smith, piano and accordion; Ron Stelting, drums and percussion; Randy Schultz, guitar; Ena, aka Catherine McLellan, backup vocals) plus MC Mahara Brenna and special guest Alannah Dow (cello). Ticket price ($20) includes one version of the CD. The White Rock release party will take place May 5 at 8 p.m. at the White Rock Elks Club, 1469 George St. Tickets are $15 at the door. For tickets and information, visit www.northerntickets.com or www. starchild.ca

Lion In Winter White Rock Players Club’s next production is its Theatre B.C. entry, the medieval comedy-drama of royal intrigue The Lion In Winter, by James Goldman, directed by noted community theatre veteran Dale Kelly (April 11-28, Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd.). The production will feature two star performers of recent Players Club seasons, Ben Odberg (as Henry II of England) and Lori Tych as his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. The 1966 play imagines a Christmas in the year 1183 at Henry’s French chateau at Chinon in the Anjou region, and the verbal and psychological battles between the king and Eleanor – imprisoned by him for supporting a rebellion against his rule – and their sons Richard (Bryce Mills), Geoffrey (Glen Surzyshyn) and John (Keaton Mazurek). Also at court: Philip II of France (David Quast) and his half-sister Alais (Elyse Maloway) – who is, in Goldman’s version, at least, Henry’s mistress. From April 29 to May 5, the club will host the Theatre B.C. zone festival, in which its

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The Mikado

Well-known local player James Walker appears as Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, in the Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s upcoming production The Mikado, May 9-19 at the Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock. entry will be judged alongside other notable productions from community theatre groups in the Vancouver zone. For tickets and information, visit www. whiterockplayers.ca or call 604-536-7535.

The Music Man Reservations are recommended for Meredith Willson’s classic Broadway musical The Music Man, which comes to

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Food security on menu Speakers representing community gardens and the local food bank are among several slated to share their perspectives on food security on the Semiahmoo Peninsula at an event Friday in South Surrey. The April 13 effort, led by the Peninsula Homeless to Housing Task Force, is set for 2 p.m. at the White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140 St. It is hoped to help identify food security gaps and strengths in the community, and share what other communities are doing to address the issue.

Speakers are to include Shefali Raja, a community health specialist with the Fraser Health Authority; Pat Logie, of Sources White Rock/South Surrey food bank community garden; Helen Fathers, a White Rock councillor and manager of the White Rock Farmers Market; Jenn Beavingon, of Alexandra Neighbourhood House; Deirdre Goudriaan, of B.C. Healthy Communities; and Cinthia Page, project co-ordinator of Can You Dig It. Discussion is open to the public. Email petergreenwell@telus.net to attend.

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Peace Arch premier men’s team set for first-round matchup against Surrey United

PAU preps for tough task at provincials Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

Peace Arch United’s premier men’s soccer team has drawn a tough but familiar opponent in the first round of the provincial cup – city rivals, Surrey United. The two teams play in different leagues during the regular season, Peace Arch in the Fraser Valley Soccer League and Surrey in the Vancouver Metro circuit, but they’re still no strangers to each other, having played in various cup games throughout the years. “Also, about half of us started with Surrey United when we were younger,” said

PAU veteran John Collins, who now splits tion,” admitted Collins. his time between the premier and masters “They’ve been an absolute powerhouse in teams, while also managing the the provincial cup for a num❝They’ve been an premier squad. ber of years, but when you get “It’s always a good game when absolute powerhouse into games like this, everyone we play them… they’re easy is so geared up, anything can games to get up for, absolutely.” in the provincial cup happen.” Peace Arch will have its hands for a number of years.❞ Peace Arch has not enjoyed full with Surrey when they quite the success this season John Collins square off April 14 (Saturday) as in past years, where it was Peace Arch United at 2:30 p.m. at South Surrey nearly a foregone conclusion Athletic Park. that they’d end up with a Pakenham Cup “They’re a very strong team, and are a bit title, or at least make an appearance in the younger than us – we’re kind of in transi- title game. This year, Langley won the Pak-

enham title, and the FVSL league title went to PoCo FC. Peace Arch finished third in the league with a 7-6-5 (win-loss-tie) record, and lost the Soccerwest Elite Cup final 3-2 to Poco last month. “It was a slow start but we really picked up our game the second half of the season,” Collins said. Surrey United finished its Metro schedule in fourth place with a record of 12-8-2, and lost 1-0 to West Vancouver FC in the final of the Imperial Cup. Peace Arch is riding a high of a different see page 29

White Rock Tritons baserunner Talon Van Horn slides back into first base ahead of the tag from North Delta’s Sebastian Hayes, during Sunday’s Premier Baseball League doubleheader at Mackie Park. Boaz Joseph photo

White Rock opens BCPBL season with pair of one-run losses

Tritons stumble against Jays on opening day Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

The BC Premier Baseball League season got off to a bumpy start for the White Rock Tritons on the weekend, as the Peninsula squad dropped a pair of road games to the North Delta Blue Jays Sunday at Mackie Park. In the opener, North Delta jumped out to a 4-0 lead and, despite a late surge from White Rock, hung on to win 5-4. The home team made it two wins in a row in the second game of the doubleheader, winning 2-1. In Sunday’s first tilt, the Jays got on

the board early, scoring one run in the first inning when Brad Antchak walked, took second base on a wild pitch and scored on a Bryan O’Hara single. One inning later, the Jays made it 2-0 when a single from Shoma Sasaki scored Clint Taylor from third base. North Delta tacked on single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings before White Rock mounted a comeback attempt with two runs in each of sixth and seventh frames. In the top of the sixth, trailing 4-0, Tritons’ first baseman Matt Stevens and third baseman Joel Lamont each crossed the plate on an error,

and in the seventh inning, centrefielder Jackson Temple scored from second base on an Evan Douglas single. One batter later, Talon Van Horn, who reached base after getting hit by a pitch, scored on a fielder’s choice. O’Hara, the Jays catcher, went 3-for-3 with a walk in the contest, while the Tritons were led at the plate by their catcher, Douglas, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Pitcher Max Koltai took the loss for White Rock, pitching three-andtwo-thirds innings, striking out five while allowing seven hits and three runs. Connor Kenwood pitched the

final two-and-a-third innings. North Delta hurler Shane Wlodarczak earned the win for the Jays, pitching six innings, allowing four hits and no runs, though he did walk five Triton batters. Offence was harder to come by in the second contest, as the Tritons scored just one run – in the top of the first inning – and the Jays scored twice in the third to eek out a victory. Pitcher Adam Shumka went the distance for the Tritons and gave up just three hits, but the team’s offence struggled against Delta pitchers Steven Van Vooght, Luke Manuel and

Brett Sakaki. The Tritons had just five hits – all singles, save for a double from Temple – and scored only when Temple scored from second base on an error. The Tritons will look for their first win of the season tonight (Tuesday) when they travel to Langley to take on the Blaze at McLeod Park. In a strange scheduling quirk, the Tritons squad won’t play on its home turf at South Surrey Athletic Park until the third weekend of April, eight games into season, when they host Langley for two games April 22.

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sports Christine Girard qualifies for Summer Games after win at Western championships

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Christine Girard will compete at the ‘12 Olympics.

Fifteen weightlifters – including a handful from the Semiahmoo Peninsula – represented B.C. at Western Canadian Weightlifting Championships last month in Edmonton, with many winning medals and one, Christine Girard, earning a spot on the Canadian Olympic team. In the women’s competition, Christine Girard – a Canadian Olympian who represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing fourth – won gold in the 63 kg weight class with a 236-kg total lift (102 kg snatch, 134 cleanand-jerk). Girard was also named the best female athlete at the event, and her performance – which would have been good enough for

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a podium spot at the 2008 Games – qualified her for the 2012 Olympics in London this summer. The 27-year-old Girard, originally from Quebec, is considered one of Canada’s best hopes for a medal in London, and has been recently involved with Canada’s Own the Podium program. In addition to her fourth-place finish in Beijing, Girard has won three Commonwealth Games medals – one gold – and twice finished on the podium at Pan American Games. Katelynn Williams, a Langley resident and Semi Weightlifting Club member, took home the bronze medal in the 75-kg division at Westerns, with a 200-kg com-

bined score (90 kg snatch, 110 clean-andjerk). In the men’s draw, Semi Weightlifting Club member Geoff Yee was named the event’s top male lifter, after winning gold in the 105-kg class. Yee lifted a combined 311 kg (136 kg snatch, 175 clean-and-jerk) at the event. Derek Herridge, a Semiahmoo Secondary grad and member of the Semi Weightlifting Club, won the bronze medal in the 94-kg division, lifting a combined 270 kg (125 kg snatch, 145 clean-and-jerk). Team BC won the overall team title for the third straight year, edging other competing provinces and territories – Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon.

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A number of teams from Peace Arch Champion Cheerleading finished on top of the podium last month, at the Sea to Sky International Cheerleading Championships in Vancouver. Three Peace Arch teams won first-place trophies – the senior level 2 squad, senior level 3 and senior level 1. Another one of Peace Arch’s senior teams placed third, as did the club’s Tiny (three- to fiveyear olds) and Mini (six to eight) teams. Peace Arch youth (nine to 11) and juniors (12-14) were fourth in their respective competitions. “Overall, it was an amazing weekend for our club,” said club founder and coach Kate Wright. “All eight of our teams had amazing performances.” The club is still accepting new members for programs starting soon, Wright added. For anyone interested, visit www.championcheerleading.ca or call 778-881-9374.

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PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided. If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at: www.plea.bc.ca

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HTL Transport LTD. Hiring long haul Class 1 flatdeck drivers to run AB. High Pay & new trucks. Must travel to the U.S. 2 yrs exp & clean drivers abstract.

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BUS PERSON req’d in White Rock a couple of evenings per week. Great job for student. Call Pierre after 2:30 pm at 604-531-6261

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LABOURERS

FULL time Production Workers needed for lumber remanufacturer in S.Surrey Various duties including unload,sort,stack,pile lumber. Salary start at $12. per hour Send your resume to lumbermanufacturer@gmail.com

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NEEDED. Heavy Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com

JACOBS FIELD Services Ltd. (Maintenance) is looking for a General Foreman with oilfield experience for a Northern BC site. Person will live in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Send resume to: humanresources@ tritonprojects.com Fax 780-485-6722

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WHITE ROCK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

This is a full time contract position for 6 – 7 months and the person we’re seeking will enjoy working with a diverse business community in an exciting and dynamic community alongside an elected Board of Management. This is a unique position as there are two roles within one position: Events Organizer for our calendar of Community Events and Social Media Specialist. - Manage the daily presence of Social Media campaign including design and execution, including contests.

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- Development of new events, and maintains, organizes and manages existing BIA special events from concept to completion, ensuring they operate smoothly, efficiently, and generate exposure for the White Rock Business Community. - Responsible for communications and marketing in support of special events. Experience: - University or College Degree in related field - 3 – 5 years experience in special event planning and Social Media - Experience working in a high profile position within public sector or municipal - Experience preferred but a strong understanding of Business Improvement Associations and their mandate. - Strong administrative and organizational skills

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COMMERCIAL ROOF FOREMAN

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal. Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms. Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

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Please send resume and cover letter by 5.00pm on Friday April 13th to hr@whiterockbia.com. All applications will be acknowledged but only those selected for interview will be contacted. Interviews to take place on April 17th/18th. The White Rock BIA www.inwhiterock.com/WRBIA

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Gala Volunteers Needed

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 10th - 12th, 2012 (daytime and evening) with event set-up, tear-down and event-night support. Please visit www.pahfoundationgala.ca to download an application or call 604-535-4520.

Volunteer in support of your hospital.

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WORK WANTED

$13.00/HR on all odd jobs. Painting, yardwork, lawncutting, etc Book now. 778-239-9517. NOT HIRING.

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

GRAND OPENING! Green Island Relaxation Body Care 604-598-8733 8673A Scott Road, Delta BC

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LEGAL SERVICES

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance

VOLUNTEER AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours. In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive: • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked! Call our ofﬁce or visit our website for more info. 604-536-9287 or www.canadianopen fastpitch.com or Attend our next Volunteer meeting for more details. Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm at the Sandman Signature Hotel, 8828 201 Street, Langley

Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.

Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~ Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025 (24 hr) 788-688-0117

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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A DUTCH WOMAN seeks residential / office cleaning, move in/outs. Very exp. consistent & reliable. Exc. refs. Rene 604-531-7870.

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PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

D Inside/Outside Windows D Fully Insured/Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable D Quality Work- Reasonable rates

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European Ladies who are Bonded, Insured and covered by Worksafe BC. $25 per hour. For a sparkling house, call: 778-994-6312 or 778-829-8754 www.vvrclean.ca

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Renovations & New Homes WCB & Insured 778-278-3676

paynepacificcontracting.ca TENMORE Property Services Inc. General renovations and repairs. Bathroom Renovation Special Complete Four Piece Bathroom Renewal from $5,795.00* plus tax. Craig 604-290-5539 tenmore@telus.net Licensed - WorkSafeBC - Insured

DRYWALL

For all Your Cleaning Needs

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 or 604-538-3796 PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Call Parm (604) 762-4657

778-883-4262 CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed. Seniors Disc. Call 604-328-3733.

Eric 604-541-1743

Residential ~ Commercial ~ Strata - Lawn Mowing - Aeration / Power Raking - Fertilizing Programs - Moss Control - Weeding - Pruning / Hedge Trimming - Garden Design - Installation of Soils, Gravels and Bark Mulches - Pressure Washing

604.781.9110 FENCE & DECK INSTALLATIONS Professional Installations for a Great Price!

Call now for Lawn & Garden Maintenance for 2012 .

Nathan 604-377-8034

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$95 includes: Aeration, Moss Control & Fertilization Now accepting NEW 10 day weekly lawn mowing customers. ✓Installation ✓ Maintenance ✓Renovations ✓Call a Profes.

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FENCING & DECKS Proudly serving W. Rock / S. Surrey for over 10 yrs. Lic. & Insured. Free Est. Call Dave 604-306-4255

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

www.LTSSLandscaping.com .Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

JR Landscaping & Gardening Weekly & Bi-Weekly Residential & Commercial • Lawn Mowing • Power Racking • Aerating • Tree Pruning • Hedging Trimming • Weeding • Power Wash • Cedar Fencing • Rubbish Mike 604-202-4645

604 - 961 - 8595 Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

Aerating - $55 Aerating/Lime - $75

EVER - GRO LANDSCAPING Weekly - Bi-Weekly. ◆ Lawn / Garden Care ◆ Hedge Trimming ◆ Power Raking ◆ Moss Control. Exc. Rates! 604-780-6079

VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.

EXPERT LAWN MANAGEMENT

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SPRING SPECIAL

D Weekly Cuts $30 (Average size lot)

Yearly Lawn Care Programs .Lawn Dogs 10% off for new customers

Book your space now!

Call 604-614-0616 Lawn & Garden Care

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount

GARDENING

HILLTOP LANDSCAPING Lawn maint. Gardening. Landscaping and more. 778-840-1431

JAPANESE STYLE yard care. Spring Clean-Up, Trimming, Fencing, Rubbish Removal, Pressure Wash & Lawn Maint. 604-502-9198

The Fence Guy Ltd

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FENCING

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DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING

GARDENING

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CONTRACTORS

Popcorn & Textured ceilings really date your home - We can give you a ﬂat ceilinglovely to look at & easy to clean. If you have crown mouldings - no problem. Also Ceiling repairs.

Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured

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All types of fencing, decks & sheds. Free estimates ~ 778-240-0975

damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ALL CITY FENCING SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or

YOUR CASTLE CLEANING SERVICES. Gives you an Excellent Residential Cleaning job. For free estimate please call Marielou at 604-376-2056.

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

PROFESSIONAL DETAILED Housecleaning & Organizing. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Move-in/out New construction. Refs, Bonded & Ins. Eva 778-886-6857

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ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 23yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

Peninsula Window Washing

ALL BRIGHT CLEANERS

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-- Since 1989 --

GARDENING

Horticulture Grad. BCIT Qualified - Insured - Experienced

A Cut Above Yard Maintenance

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ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price. Call Enzio (604)594-1960

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

CONCRETE. Remove & Replace. Specializing in driveway, patios, etc. All types of finishes. FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878.

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

Call Mike 604-671-3312 expertlawnmanagement.com

SPECIALIZING IN: Power Raking, Aerating Lawn Cutting, Weeding & Pruning White Rock Owned & Operated Since 1992

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Mushroom manure $10/yard. Small tractor avail. for levelling. 604-768-7571 or 604-856-4255

604-536-1345

CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Handled clumsily 6. Finger counts 10. Has an unpaid mortgage 14. Reddish yellow 15. Adventuresome 17. Gripping device 18. Lustrous 19. Heckle or Jeckle 20. Vase handle 21. Take up, perhaps 22. Chalice 23. Scaloppine meat 25. Jerks’ offerings 28. Disburse 30. Murmur amorously 33. Person who winds 35. Shelf 36. Actor Hawke 38. Container 40. Escort 41. Use a pencil part 42. Asian deer 43. Groaner 44. Sniggler’s quest 45. Slangy refusals 47. Oriental legume 49. Tam or beret

52. Tot up 53. Slide out of control 55. Northern forest 57. Stays 60. Decorative 62. Western evergreen 63. Stylish, in London 64. Mass tables 65. Twenty hundredweight 66. Kasparov’s game 68. Romantic rendezvous 69. Pirates or Islanders, e.g. 70. Mining excavation 71. Indignation 74. Banter 77. Ligament injury 80. Bellowing 82. Surface computation 83. “____ of the Apes” 84. Pines 85. Confront

86. Asian ruler 87. Harass DOWN 1. Fashionable 2. Feel great sympathy 3. Capricious 4. Morn plus 12 hours 5. “A ____ White Season” 6. Deadfall 7. Unit of work 8. Fuzz 9. Whine 10. Portraitist’s shape 11. Be victorious 12. Sibilant letter 13. Adriatic or Aegean 15. Down-under birds 16. Prom attendee 22. Dray 24. Competently 26. A wad of Washingtons 27. Reliance

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Full Hook-Ups • Camping Cabins • Tenting Store • Laundry • Mini-Golf • Rec Room Fitness Room • Sheltered Picnic Areas for Groups/Reunions

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HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

RECYCLE-IT! • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

LANDSCAPING

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Retaining Walls New Lawns Plant Installation Complete landscape installation services.

604 - 961 - 8595 LANDMARK LAWN SERVICE mow, trim, landscaping, haul away Call/Text 778-241-9273 or Email landmarklawns@hotmail.com

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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

1-4 Bedroom • Internals • Small & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing • Single Packing Supplies s r

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D Stucco painting, Cedar Siding D Repainting - Houses, Condos D Renovations D Finishing D Ceilings & Crown Moulding’s D 32 yrs exp. painters /FREE Est.

Rene’s Spray & Brush Painting cell 778-855-5361

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

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Home Pro Renovations Over 20 years experience. Products and Services from a company you can trust!!!!!!

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Affordable Sid’s 1ton, 3ton 5ton for moving & clean-up. 10% Srs disc. W.R. Owned 86. Sid 604-727-8864

Call Gary 604-835-2797 or 604-825-0103

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates

Rubbish Removal

~ Free Estimates ~ SENIORS DISCOUNT

OF Home (604)501-9290

$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184

WHITE ROCK RUBBISH

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Extra Cheap Prices RELIABLE, SERVICE Seniors Discount

CALL ROGER 604-

968-0367 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

Best Local Roofs & Repairs Great price refs Paul 604-328-0527 “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

PAINT SPECIAL

TREE SERVICES

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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RUSSELL TILES No Job Too Small. 18 yrs on the Peninsula. All types of tile & laminate floors. Install & Repair. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Running this ad for 8yrs

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A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937 or 604-581-3822

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

APPLIANCES LIKE NEW Super capacity WASHERS/DRYERS Newer self & easy clean STOVES Super clean Fridge’s, Stackers & more Warranty, delivery, low prices 19897-56 Ave. 604-534-4402 ----------------------------------------APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744

LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499

Call Mark (604)536-9092

www.cycloneholdings.ca

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 2bdrm appt. starting at $875/m. Avail Apr 15th. & May 1st. Pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, Community garden. 604-451-6676

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

520

BURIAL PLOTS

VALLEY VIEW. 2 SxS plots, the Christus sect. Retail $6479/ea, asking $5000/ea obo. (604)272-5607

523

Wanted ~ non-smokers

UNDER $100 BAR SINK, $45. Phone (604)536-4627

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

FURNITURE

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

551

Peninsula Tree Preservation S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming ISA Certiﬁed Arbourist Fully Insured “Right Tree - Right Location”

Rob Kootnikoff 604-538-6278, 778-839-5034

White Rock ~1243 Best St 1 Bedroom $775/mo 2nd Floor No Stairs New balcony, windows & doors Strictly non-smoking building

No Pets ~ Adult oriented

604-536-8428

WHITE ROCK

1 bdrm. $795/Month incls. Heat & Hot Water Adult Oriented, SMOKE -FREE, Secure Building. Centrally Located 1 parking space. n/p, n/s. Walk to Semiahmoo Mall & Amenities. Available Now!

MATTRESSES staring at $99

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

MASTER BRUSHES PAINTING Spring Special 15% off int. 20% off ext. Top quality paint & workmanship 778-545-0098, 604-377-5423

.Encore 1 bdrm; 2 bdrm Rent Now $950 - $1225

Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.

548

25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

HOUSES FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

PELLG WINDOW, 54 X 59 Paid $115, best offer?? Phone (604)536-4627

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

HOME REPAIRS

626

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TILING

OCEAN VIEW TILE. Install marble, granite, slate. Journeyman tile setter, guar’d. work. (604)809-8605.

374

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Call: 604-760-7882

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Peace Arch Appliance

373B

A to Z Roofing Ltd. Spec in re-roofing, asphalt, cedar, flat roof. Guar Wrk. WCB, BBB. 778-996-6479.

In well maintained, newly updated building. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls incld. No pets, no BBQ’s.

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

Rottweiler Pups- PUREBRED, tails, dewclaws, shots, vet checked Health guarantee. Ready April 6th $650. to $1,000, 604 460 0804.

TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Bachelor $765/mo. 1 Bdrm $895/mo.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

Call Ian 604-724-6373

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Improvements,

CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St.

LAB/RETRIEVER born January 23 family raised. Dewormed. $400. 604-491-5262. No Sun. calls please

PLUMBING

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Call 604-538-9669 for information or to visit.

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $550. 604-798-9233

PRESSURE WASHING

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PETS 477

We’ll Move it All

Kiwanis Park Place

REAL ESTATE

Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832

341

Dave: 604-862-9379

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Call 604-813-9104

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Single Item to Multiple Loads

WCB INSURED

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

✔ Bathrooms & Kitchens ✔ Basement Suites & Decks ✔ Finishing Work & Mouldings ✔ Small Additions ✔ Conctrete Work FREE ESTIMATES hudolinrenos@gmail.com

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

Household / Construction

Vincent 543-7776

Pac-Man Movers 20 years exp ~ Reas rates. Call Kevin: (604)837-2744

HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES Complete Home Renos

Tree removal done RIGHT!

P.P.C. 778-278-3676

Local & Long Distance

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

APARTMENT/CONDO

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

Waste Removal Service

338

706

Please call Tom Douglas Phone/Fax: (604)595-0298 35 years exp.

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

WANTED:

RENTALS

Beautiful & Affordable

www.renespainting.com

Member of Better Business Bureau

MISC. WANTED

Antiques & Collectable’s of all sorts.

OTHER AREAS

For Adults 55+ rental apartments in a modern complex, right next to beautiful Crescent Park! On site maintenance & office staff Mon. through Friday. 1 bdrm. units from $751 - $844 incls. heat, electricity and friendly reliable service.

604-536-6620

SENIOR’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Semi-Retired businessman. Honest - Reliable - Insured. Call Brad for free estimate. 604-837-5941

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

INTERIOR - EXTERIOR

696

RURAL NOVA SCOTIA water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net 1.902.522.2343

Appraisals done - Top Prices Paid-

www.BBmoving.ca

Jay 604-513-8524

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

www.recycleitcanada.ca

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

EXPERT Handyman available for most jobs, big or small. Young, fit and hardworking. Great rates and friendly service! Phone 778-8733365 and ask for Dan.

287

PAINTING

MOVING & STORAGE

MOVING?

▲ Joes External Cleaning POWER WASHING • Windows • Roofs • Gutters * Fully Insured * Licensed * Bonded Since 1989. Joe 778-773-5730

.Hayden Painting Family Owned & Operated

560

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

563 • TREE PRUNING • Topping • Hedge Repair • Trimming PROMPT & AFFORDABLE *Seniors Disc. *Insured *24 yrs.

604.587.5865

Alpine Landscaping ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

SUPREME HEDGES

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

Home Maint. & Construction Strata & Residential. Lic & Insured. Proudly serving White Rock & South Surrey for over 10 yrs. Free Est. Call Dave 604-306-4255

300

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

To view call 604-531-9874

GARAGE SALES

WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall

ANNUAL Warehouse Sale - Luxury Linens Fri 13 1:00p-5:30p Sat 14 8:30a-2:30p Ferndale, USA Exit 266 Cash only, CAD at par.

1 & 2 BEDROOMS Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP

MULTI FAMILY G-SALE

Heat, hot water, & light included

Sat Apr 14. 1646 156th St. (not 156A) 8 am. Ski Equip. Boogie Boards. Syrius Sat. Syst. Dog Art. 10x20 RV tent. Decor stuff. Stand-up freezer. Car DVD player. $1 hot dogs. More

Call 604-538-5337

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm from $725/mo. quiet & clean. Close to beach & shops. Avail now. N/S. Incl heat & hot water. 604-589-7818

WHITE ROCK May 1. 2nd flr 1 bdrm corner ste, ocean view $860. westview, clean quiet adult oriented bldg Incl heat h/w elev. Nr bus/shop ns/np 1 yr lease 604-560-9841

Peace Arch News Tuesday, April 10, 2012 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

WHITE ROCK studio. 6appl. gas stove, spa bth, wall bed, 12 flr. Apr 1 $895/mo. n/p, n/s. 604-716-3551 WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA. 1 bdrm suite, d/w, large balcony, 4th floor, concrete bldg. $850/mo. 1 blk fr Semiahmoo Mall. Call for appt to view: 604-541-6276

RENTALS 736

South Surrey/ White Rock

2. 2 bdrm + manufactured home Searidge bays $1400/mo. 3. Ocean View- Furnished home for 6 months.

White Rock Gardens & Bayview Chateau

QUALITY APARTMENT RENTALS IN WHITE ROCK These are condo-like building with breath taking views. This property is surrounded by impressive landscaping; Close to shopping and schools. Some suites with ocean views; Indoor & outdoor parking. Bach, one bedroom and two bedroom suites available. NO PETS. For more information and viewing

please call 604-531-9797 Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management

HOMES FOR RENT

1. 2 bdrm condo Ocean Bay villa $2000/mo. long term rental

WHITE ROCK

14989 Roper Avenue & 1371 Blackwood St.

www.peacearchnews.com 35 RENTALS 751

SUITES, UPPER

WHITE ROCK Marine Drive Renovated, full bath, awesome view, deck, across from the pier & next to gourmet restaurants. $850/mo. incls. utils & prkg. n/s n/p. Available Immediately.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

912

1995 FORD EXPLORER, auto, fully loaded, exc cond. New transmission 251K, $3995 (604)534-6524

12’ DOUBLE HAUL Fiberglass boat, 3 seats, oars, rod holders & canopy. On eze-load trailer. Very safe. $3,200. 604-850-7143

TOWNHOUSES

830

838

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

WHITE ROCK: 1800 SF grnd floor RETAIL, Good exposure & prkg. $18 per sf + cc. 604-539-0506

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

S. SURREY nr 160th & KG Blvd. Clean 3 bdrm ground level ste with f/p, shared ldry. Suit Couple/sm family. No Pets. No Smoking. $1000+Utils. 604-763-5838

736

3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. Surrey, second floor office 859 sq.ft., and two ground floor office/retail units 1012 & 1052 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area. Call 536-5639 to view & for rates

2003 Salem Light:

810

604-725-8124

AUTO FINANCING

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Loan.

Apply

Now,

2010 EVERLITE RV Travel Trailerwalk around queen, 1 slide, elec. awning, TV, full cover. As new $21,000: (604)858-8087

OCEAN PARK. Room with ensuite w/i closet, good view, prkg, nr bus, NS/NP, $675 incl util 604-531-8147

40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi. Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266 HANDYMAN SPECIAL. 1994 Class C M/home 29’ sleeps 8 Special insulation for low temperatures. $6000/obo 604-543-9344

SUITES, LOWER

OCEAN PARK Garden lvl nicely updated 1 bdrm w/lge priv deck. Sh ldry util, cbl. PVR incl. Suit 1 NS/NP $895 Apr15/May1. 604-538-6237 SOUTH SURREY - Brand new 2 bdrm suite, hardwood flrs, granite counters, heated flrs. Avail. April 1st. Cls to schools & YMCA plaza. $750/mo (778)898-2870 SOUTH SURREY. Large 2 bdrm grnd flr ste in 4-plex. W/D, F/P, storage, prkg. fncd yrd. NS/NP. $1030 incl heat & hydro. 604-535-2197. S.SURREY 2bdrm grnd level suite, incl all appli’s, share laundry, suit 1 or 2 people, nr school/hospital, avail May 1st. $950 incl utils (not cable). Call 778-388-0190 btwn 5-8pm. S SURREY. Rosemary Heights: 2 Bdrm. Avail May 1st. Incl. W/D, D/W, wireless net, heat & light. $1050/mo N/S, (604)880-8234 SURREY,16768 - 57A Ave. 1 bdrm suite. $600/mo. utils. cable incl. Avail. immed. 778-885-5971. WHITE ROCK bright 1 bdrm +den, d/w, inste laundry private patio.Avail May1, ns/np, $1200. 604-538-8395. WHITE ROCK: Bright, new & cozy 1 bdrm/bach. Across fr Hosp. Full bth, in-ste w/d. priv entr & patio, alrm. $720 incl utils. May 1st. N/S, N/P, refs, suit sgl. 778-294-0730

OCEAN VIEW Ocean Park 3 bd + den ss/granite kit 5appl pool hot tub dbl grg $2875 N/S 604-542-0152 S.SURREY; 5 bdrm house, over 4000 sq.ft. + 2500 sq.ft. storage, 3 full baths, gas f/p, on 5 acres, great loc near Hazelmere. Avail immed. $3000/mo. (604)619-6263

WHITE ROCK. Modern 1 bd ste, lrg patio deck w/partial ocean view, nr beach. Pri ent, prkg, inste lndry. NS/NP, refs req $1100 incl util Avail now 604-536-6295, 778-788-0577

751

SUITES, UPPER

PANORAMA 1 bdrm. coach house, ldry., utils. incl. $750 mo. Local refs 604-598-1177 604-219-3369 SOUTH SURREY: 2 bdrm upper suite on half acre, backing onto Peace Portal Golf Course. All appl. Very good neighborhood. 5 min walk to beach. $1450/mo utils incl. Avl April 1 Pet OK. (604)970-1488 S. SURREY, Ocean Park. Nice 3 bdrm upper in 1/2 duplex with f/p & shared laundry. Available now. $1050/mo incl utils. 604-541-9082.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

Cloverdale 57/168 Newer bright 2 bdrm. Avail now. ns/np, $775 incl utils/cbl.Lndry extra. 778-885-5971.

Ocean Park 1 bdrm 1200sf oceanview bright lge ktchn f/p $998 incl cbl/net. Priv ldry rm. 604-722-9167

Short term avail. or longterm. Furnished or unfurn. H/W flrs, s/s appl. Spotless, clean. 1200sf. 2 bdrm 1 bth. $1900/mo all incl. Avail. April 15th. Call Shaun O’Shea for more details (604)536-1039

845

BRIGHT and cheerful one bedroom bsmt suite walking distance to Crescent Beach, public transportation, Ocean Park Plaza, Safeway etc. Fireplace, laundry facilities, wall to wall carpet, 3 year old kitchen, heated tile floor, 3 piece bathroom. No pets, no smoking, mature and quiet individual. $850 utilities incl., references required. Please email: alvoie@hotmail.com. Photos avail on request. Thank you.

CLOVERDALE $780 1BR Large Clean Private 2nd Flr full kitch; full pvt lndry; big wdws ntrl lite; alarm; shpng, bus, park, schl, hwy; + $40 flat utlty fee 192nd nr Hwy 10; Cloverdale 604.307.6348 franco.c@telus.net

OCEAN PARK OCEAN VIEW

2007 Adventurer 200WR

Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

4BR House w/Ocean view close to Semiahmoo Highschool & Bayridge Elementary Avail June 1st - $2400 Pls call (604) 250-8668

Executive Townhouse approx 2000 sq. ft. 3 bdrms + den & fam rm with f/p State of the art 6 s/s appls, gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops. Double garage. N/s, n/p. $2000/mo. Avail April 152nd/34th Ave Nr Southpoint mall Refs req.

2006 Ford F250

2006 MAZDA B3000, black, 4 door, 1 owner, 100,000 km’s. Exc cond. $8995 obo. 604-562-4168.

TRANSPORTATION

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

750

TRUCKS & VANS

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA, 7 pass, very clean, $4000 obo. 107kms. (604)591-6104

Long box, regular cab, power windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, trailer tow package. $9,995 (Stk#29912A) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

S. SURREY, Solay townhomes, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, SS appls. hrd wd, granite, designer paint, backs onto greenbelt, great amenities. Shows great.$1800. Immed. 604-277-6694

HOMES FOR RENT

BRIGHT, clean 2-Bdrm, 1150 sq. ft., quiet, upper level of home, 5 appl., satellite incl., Sep entrance, laundry, large deck, Priv Backyard, N/S, N/P on the premises. $1300 p/m plus shared gas/elec. (604)314-1529

2009 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE White, Black int. New tires. 58,000 miles. $25,000. 778-232-0803.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

White Rock Square and Rosemary Centre

4 BAY SHOP IN CHILLIWACK, fenced parking, Ideal for Automotive, Car Truck sales, Tow truck compound, RVs, ATVs, U haul rental etc. Call Herb 604-316-5775 email hhint@nicbc.ca

2007 Tahoe, 81,000 kms. No acc. leather, fully loaded. DVD. $22,000. 604-353-7763 or 604-593-1943.

1985 21’ FORD FRONTIER Class C Motorhome. Exc cond, no leaks, 114K, $5000. Call 604-536-9430.

OFFICE/RETAIL

1480 Foster St. White Rock, main floor office 531 sq.ft., great central White Rock location.

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6500 firm. Call 604-538-4883

851

MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single or double, large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easdy load alum. ramp incl. $1400.778-888-6805

WHITE ROCK, Ocean view, furn 2 bdrm. 7 appl., gar., nr Hwy #99 May 1. $2400. n/s n/p. 604-327-9597

741

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2005 CAMRY LE, 4/cyl, auto, 73K, beige, Excellent Cond! $10,900. Call 604-530-4088.

WHITE ROCK. 3 bdrm 2 bth. 5 appls. F/P. Newer carpet/lino. N/S. N/P. Avl now $1400. 604-536-0028.

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

GUARANTEED Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1991 CHEVY SPRINT, 138,100 orig. miles. One owner. AirCared $1100. Phone (604)539-8459

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

1997 CHEVY Lumina, exc. cond. Senior driven. 93,000 kms. New tires. $3,000 obo. 604-532-7992. 2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, AirCared, good tires, $3000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251 2003 MUSTANG GT Convertible, V8, red exterior, black leather interior. Mach 1000 stereo. Traction Control, Exc cond. 73,000kms. $10,000/obo. Call (604)788-0718 2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $8,500. Abbts 604-855-1335 2007 DODGE CALIBRE - AWD, Cherry red, Exc. cond inside & out. $8000/obo. (604)590-3264 2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4000 firm. 604-538-9257.

MARINE

2000 Honda AWD CRV- Standard, runs perfectly, new breaks all round, air cared. Mag wheels/snow tires avail. $5500 1 (604)796-9757

2002 MAZDA PROTEGE auto 171K no accidents, new tires & battery. Aircared $4200. 604-996-0785

604.218.2177 752

TRANSPORTATION

2000 INFINITY i30, 4 dr. sedan 163,000 kms. good cond. Beige let int. $5500 obo. 604-542-0358.

BEACH, BACHELOR

Call for details Heather or Geoff @ C21 604-531-2200 WHITE ROCK, 1550 Merklin St. 2 bdrm, garage, sm. pet OK, yearly lease, $1400/mth. Avail. April 16th. Refs. Call 604-535-3412.

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

Cruise control, A/C, trailer tow pkg., bike rack, sleeps 4, full washroom. $27,995 (Stk# 33583) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087 2008 Mazda B4000 SE+, Gold/Grey, 48K, auto, loaded, lk new, $13900, N.Delta, 778-8553097

BOATS

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Now with 200hp yet 20% more efﬁcient. 10 airbags, bluetooth, Star Safety System.

4.7 L per 100 km City, 5.1 L per 100 km Hwy.

2012 Toyota

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Outstanding fuel efﬁciency.

MPG 43 City, 39 Hwy. 6.6 L per 100 km City, 7.3 L per 100 km Hwy.

At 6.9 litres per 100 km (combined city and highway), Highlander Hybrid operates with the fuel economy of a 4-cylinder compact sedan. • 3.5L V6 with 280 Horsepower & All Wheel Drive • Seating for seven • Advanced technology including Bluetooth, XM Satellite radio, back-up camera

#2P8031

Priced from...

$25,995

$27,685 including freight & PDI.

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• Alloy Allo Al loy wh wheels • Smart key • A Alllll ppower ower ow er ooptions ptitions New standard features: • Back-up camera • Bluetooth • USB input Outstanding fuel efﬁciency.

MPG 76 City, 71 Hwy. 3.7 L per 100 km City, 4.0 L per 100 km Hwy.

Webb Si 604-218-8511

While we maintain a large inventory of new Toyota automobiles, in some cases an order may be required. All offers include freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire and battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Federal and provincial sales taxes are not included in the monthly payments.Monthly purchase ﬁnance plans are available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. Financing for terms up to 36 months at 1.9% APR. Example: $10,000 ﬁnanced at 1.9% over three years requires 36 monthly payments of $285.99. Total cost of borrowing is $295.64 and there are no administration fees.

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3174 King George Blvd., White Rock 604-531-2916